Brasília to Rio De Janeiro (BSB–GIG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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BSB–GIG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Gol Linhas Aereas and LATAM Chile lead the route. The flight covers 568 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G3 Gol Linhas Aereas Also: AF, AR, AV, CM, EK, KL, TP | 31 | 738, 7M8 | 1h35-1h50 | – | – | AF, AR, AV, CM, EK, KL, TP |
| LA LATAM Chile Also: AR, IB, LH, TP | 21 | 320 | 1h40-1h45 | – | – | AR, IB, LH, TP |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Rio De Janeiro from Brasília
| Metric | BSB→GIG | GYN→GIG |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BSB | – | 101 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 242 | 91 |
| Flight time | 1h 45m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
BSB: -03 · GIG: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Brasília, it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro.
Uber and 99 serve the airport at R$50–80 to Ipanema or Copacabana (40–60 min off-peak). Official táxi amarelo (yellow taxi) at the curb: R$80–120. Pre-pay at the taxi counter inside arrivals for a fixed rate option.The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus (R$16) runs to Rodoviária Novo Rio, Cinelândia metro station, and Santos Dumont Airport. BRT Transcarioca (R$4.05) serves Barra da Tijuca. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. GIG is 40km from the South Zone; always check traffic before planning ground travel time.
Tropical climate on Guanabara Bay. Summer (December–March) is hot and very wet at 28–37°C with intense afternoon downpours that regularly flood approach roads and occasionally cause airport disruptions. January and February see the highest rainfall and are the most disruption-prone months operationally.
Winter (June–September) is warm and drier at 22–28°C. This is the most operationally stable period. The airport sits on Ilha do Governador. Approach paths are over water, but the surrounding terrain causes occasional windshear on the south runway. Rio's Carnival period (February–March) creates extreme traffic on ground access routes.
BSB–GIG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BSB to GIG
Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB) and Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) are connected by nonstop service from Gol Linhas Aereas and LATAM Chile. With 242 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BSB to GIG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BSB to GIG is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 568 miles (914 km). There are approximately 242 weekly flights outbound and 266 return, totaling 508 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tancredo Neves, São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro and Viracopos. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Goiânia (GYN).